Stress, mood disorders and memory in headache

Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 1997;17(2-3):111-4.

Abstract

Comorbidity between headache and other disorders such as psychological or memory problems is a topic of increasing scientific interest both for us diagnostic and therapeutic implications but also for pathogenetic advances. A central neurogenic mechanism such as a dysregulation of some neurotransmitter system might underlie not only headache but also other coexistent disorders; findings highlight the role of serotonin pathways.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Headache / complications
  • Headache / physiopathology
  • Headache / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory Disorders / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mood Disorders / complications*
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Serotonin / physiology
  • Stress, Psychological / complications*

Substances

  • Serotonin